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Tickets on sale for Flamingo Bay fundraiser

The Flamingo Bay Residents Association is holding a basket raffle to raise money to fix the ceiling in their clubhouse from Hurricane Ian damage. Tickets will start to be sold during bingo this Friday, March 27, at the Matlacha European Market Sunday, March 29, and at the Flamingo Bay Residents Community dinner Thursday, April 2. The drawing will be held on April 2 with winners being notified by phone.

‘Hamwaves of History’ highlighted Buckingham Airfield

Today, the Buckingham Airfield is used by the Lee County Mosquito Control District and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office so they can do their typical work — eradicating pests and fighting crime. During World War II, more than 50,000 soldiers came to the Buckingham Army Airfield (BAAF) to ...

Cape Coral Car, Truck, Jeep Show & Swap Meet rolls into town April 18

The Cape Coral Car, Truck, Jeep Show & Swap Meet is set to take place on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the German American Social Club, at 2101 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral. Presented by Certified Slings of Fort Myers, this community event will feature more than 200 ...

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Southwest Florida to feel impact if Haitians lose TPS protection

For the second time in less than a year, Haitians living in the U.S. are facing possible deportation. Advocacy groups say they should retain Temporary Protection Status as it is still too dangerous for them to return to Haiti. Last July, when it appeared TPS would terminate in September, it ...

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Allergy season in Southwest Florida? It’s pretty much all year round

With Florida’s subtropical climate supporting continuous pollen production, Southwest Florida residents battle allergy symptoms year around. “Peak allergy season in Southwest Florida typically occurs year-round with several overlapping peaks,” said Dr. Elvin Mendez, Lee Physician Group, ...

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2021 Beaulieu Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Uno March – 2026

The North Georgia Wine Advisor normwine@bellsouth.net normwine@charter.net My love affair with California Cabs began at an early age, when I joined my first wine club (Les Amis du Vin), at the age of twenty. One of the first wines I purchased through the wine club, was one of the best ...

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Editorial | Actions have consequences

By School District of Lee County estimates, 3,400 students took part in walkouts last week in protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. The walkouts took place at 13 of the district’s high schools — all but two — and at one middle school in south county. School ...

Should more commercial development be encouraged for the islands?

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